AC-12149 - n-hydroxymethylphthalimide-97 | 118-29-6

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N-(Hydroxymethyl)phthalimide is a carbonyl-containing compound that has acidic properties. It can be used as a precursor to the synthesis of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. N-(Hydroxymethyl)phthalimide is stable in basic solutions and hydrolyzes in acidic environments. It is also soluble in organic solvents such as chloroform, methylene chloride, and dimethyl sulfoxide. N-(Hydroxymethyl)phthalimide's antiinflammatory activity may be due to its ability to inhibit prostaglandin synthesis by inhibiting amine oxidase.